Pope Francis's upcoming visit to Canada's Arctic territory of Nunavut draws attention to a focal point for global climate change, with sea ice disappearing fast and permafrost thawing.
Francis, who arrives in the capital Iqaluit of predominantly indigenous Nunavut on Friday, is in Canadain person for the Roman Catholic Church's role in abuses that residential schools inflicted on indigenous children.
The pope might address climate change in Iqaluit, given the region is particularly vulnerable, said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. The longer season has helped fishers fill their quotas, but more frequent storms have resulted in more days in-season when they can't fish, Burke said. Meanwhile, hunting and fishing closer to shore has suffered because winter ice roads are less reliable, limiting fishers' ability to get around.
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